As well as our general holdings of printed books from 1471 (including Scripta philosophica by Marcus Tulliusto Cicero), 1850 (now being extended to 1900), we have many collections of books which gain additional value by their having been grouped in the past.

To gain access to the Cadbury Research Library, all researchers need to register for a special collections card on their first visit. Each time you visit Special Collections, you will need to produce your Special Collections card. This card is specific to Special Collections and cannot be used to access the University Library or any other University facilities. It must be produced on each subsequent visit to Special Collections.